🛡️ Privacy Statement

Last updated: 26/06/2025

At Pride at Work Ireland, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you engage with our website and services.

1. Who We Are

Pride at Work Ireland is a community and advocacy platform supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Our website address is: https://prideatwork.ie

If you have questions or concerns about your data, please contact us at hello@prideatwork.ie

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of personal information:

  • Name and email address (when you register, sign up, or contact us)
  • Billing information (when purchasing memberships or event tickets)
  • Forum participation data (if you post in community areas)
  • Website usage data (through cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Manage memberships and event participation
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
  • Maintain the safety and functionality of the website
  • Improve our content and services through anonymous analytics

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent
  • To fulfill a contract (e.g. membership purchase)
  • Our legitimate interest (e.g. maintaining site security)
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely on GDPR-compliant platforms and services. We take steps to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal and reporting obligations.

6. Third Parties We Share Data With

We may share your data with trusted services that help us run the site and manage our community, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal)
  • Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

We do not sell or rent your data.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Request deletion of your data
  • File a complaint with the Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the pop-up banner. For more information, see our Cookies Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated on this page.

📧 Questions? Email us at hello@prideatwork.ie